C - Washington Nationals
- Age 27
- Bats: B
- Throws: R
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Keibert Ruiz went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs in Nationals win over the Cubs Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz hit a two-run homer in the eighth to extend the Nationals’ lead over the Cubs. The 27-year-old hit .286 over seven at-bats in the series with the Cubs and should continue to see the bulk of the playing time behind the dish for Washington.
Ruiz posted a career-best 18 home runs and .717 OPS across 136 games in 2023 and will open 2026 as Washington's starting catcher. He's slashing .184/.295/.289 with a 5:5 BB:K across 16 spring games.
Fantasy Impact
Harry Ford, who figures to challenge for the job later in the season, will begin the year at Triple-A.
Keibert Ruiz has been cleared from concussion restrictions.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz was limited to 68 games last season after sustaining a concussion in June and dealing with multiple setbacks. He’s been cleared for action during camp and will compete with Washington Nationals No. 2 prospect Harry Ford for the starting catcher role.
Keibert Ruiz will compete with Harry Ford for the Washington Nationals' starting catcher spot during spring training
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz has served as the Nationals’ starting catcher since being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Max Scherzer–Trea Turner trade in 2021. Over that span, he has posted a .249/.294/.370 slash line across 466 games. However, he was limited to 68 games last season after sustaining a concussion in June and struggled to remain on the field as he worked his way back. He will now compete with Ford, the Nationals’ No. 2 prospect, who slashed .293/.408/.460 with Triple-A Tacoma last season.
Keibert Ruiz was pulled from his minor league rehab assignment after experiencing headaches.
Fantasy Impact
Ruiz has re-entered concussion protocol due to a recurrence of headaches. He has been on the injured list since July 8 with a concussion, and it is now unclear if he will be able to return to the Washington Nationals this season.
